RMI.
The Micronesians in Island Conservation (MIC) Peer-learning Network met
for their annual retreat on Majuro in the Marshall Islands. The group
was welcomed with inspiring words by the Honorable Minister in
Assistance Tony DeBrum and then spent 4 days learning about successes
and challenges from each of the islands, participated in leadership
development sessions, endorsed their strategic plan, and discussed the
latest updates on Micronesia Challenge sustainable finance, measures and
communications, Rare campaigns, and enforcement training around the
region. Local partners in the Marshall Islands also presented on their
recent success in enforcing their nationwide shark sanctuary.

The
group was hosted by His Excellency President Christopher J. Loeak at an
evening reception at the Marshall Islands Resort and visited a "Mule",
or native Ratak Imperial pigeon, recovery project on the island of
Bikirin. Click here for more.